Music
Choir
St Margaret’s has a fine enthusiastic choir of adults and children of both genders and all ages from around 9 upwards.
Every Sunday, they sing an Anthem during the receiving of Communion. This not only provides a fitting background to focus our minds but a chance for the children to learn to sing a range of sacred music and the discipline of performing in a trained group of singers.
The Choir is affiliated to the local branch of the Royal School of Music, RSCM Oxfordshire. The Church is often the venue for Concerts provided by a number of organisations, including Oxford Pro Musica and Summertown Choral Society.
Children are welcome into the choir from the age of 7. They do not have to read music or play an instrument, though it does help if they can read. A lot of music learning at this age is done from memory, but they do need to be able to read the hymn and psalm words. Choir practice is at 6–7.15 on a Friday night, and again at 10.00 on a Sunday morning.
All newcomers are looked after very well by the older choristers who guide them through the service and lead them through the music. The Choir Director often suggests that a younger chorister attends only Friday night rehearsals for the first few weeks to get used to what is required, before taking part in a service — a sort of probationary period.
For further information, contact the Organist & Choir Director.
